Thursday, 23 July 2009

What is that Mother of mine up to now?

I am back to my computer after weeks of travelling around. Spent some nice time catching up with Mum & her quilting. She has been working on this cute little cot quilt for one of my nieces.
It is made from Anna Griffin's 'Mackenzie' fabrics. We pinned it ready for quilting late last night.
We struck some trouble when we realised we hadn't purchased enough backing fabric. But with a little creative improvisation (& a whole lot of inspiration from here and here) we cut up every tiny scrap of left over fabric from the quilt top & pieced the back!
I really love it! And there is something very satisfying about using every last smidgeon of fabric in a project. I will post some better photos when Mum finishes the quilting. No pressure Mum!
So, I'm back to my poor neglected little blog. Now to get back to my sewing machine! Love to you and yours, Bloom x
Posted by Bloom at 20:26
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16 comments:

  1. Abby and Stephanie23 July 2009 at 22:27

    What a sweet quilt and I just love pieced backs.

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  2. Janellybelly24 July 2009 at 00:10

    We've missed you Ros!

    Your Mums quilt looks gorgeous, that star block is such a favourite of mine.
    Janelle xx

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  3. Jocelyn24 July 2009 at 01:04

    Love the quilt and the fabric. The backing looks great!

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  4. Anonymous24 July 2009 at 04:19

    love those little bunnies. & it's nice to hear that others run out of materials too. I'm the worst for buying too little. Can't wait to see it finished!

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  5. CJ24 July 2009 at 04:25

    The quilt is darling and you can't go wrong with inspiration from those two gals!

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  6. Shanae24 July 2009 at 05:43

    What an adorable quilt! I love how you finished the back.

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  7. Chookyblue......24 July 2009 at 07:08

    Mumma Bloom is making a beautiful quilt there.........and the back looks great.........better get back to you stitching now........take care......

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  8. Joy24 July 2009 at 08:03

    Love the bunnies and lions, how cute!! And the backing looks FABULOUS!!!
    Hugs,
    Joy :o)

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  9. Unknown24 July 2009 at 09:25

    It is nice to "see" you again. I love those fabrics and the back also :)

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  10. Janet24 July 2009 at 13:00

    It's nice to have you back. What a lovely quilt and the back is great.

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  11. One Flew Over24 July 2009 at 13:30

    Great to have you back! That cot quilt is so pretty.

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  12. Peg - Happy In Quilting24 July 2009 at 14:31

    Well your mummy has done it again Bloom...very nice....glad to see you back safe and sound...Peg xx

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  13. Annie24 July 2009 at 21:19

    magic quilt! Love the pieced back - how lucky to have a quilting Mum!

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  14. cathleen25 July 2009 at 06:15

    Oh...I missed you...so happy your back. Lovely fabrics and quilt.

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  15. -girl from the bush25 July 2009 at 10:23

    thats such a cute quilt! lucky little person !! i thought you may have been sick, i love to read your blog.

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  16. Berglind31 July 2009 at 09:43

    Oh, cute cute cute!!! Love the fabrics too - lucky you to have a quilting mom :)

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